The Nationals placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a right biceps strain, reports Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com. The issue forced Soroka out of his first start of the season and was initially termed a cramp, but is now confirmed as a strain requiring an IL stint.

Fantasy Impact

Soroka heads to the IL with a biceps strain and will miss at least two weeks. Given his significant injury history, this is concerning. He can be dropped in shallower leagues but is worth stashing on the IL in deeper formats.

Michael Soroka was removed from Monday’s start against the Blue Jays with bicep cramps.

Fantasy Impact

Soroka had allowed four runs over five innings across 83 pitches. He is expected to be re-evaluated on Tuesday.

Michael Soroka will be making his first start of the season on Monday against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Soroka will be opening the series for the Nationals. He posted a 7.47 ERA across 15 2/3 innings in spring training.

Michael Soroka will make his next spring training start on Sunday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Soroka has posted a strong 1.29 ERA with nine strikeouts so far in spring training. He'll look to keep it going with the regular season just over two weeks away.

Michael Soroka is starting the afternoon game of the Nationals split squad on Saturday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

It had been previously reported that Soroka was starting the night game against the Marlins. MacKenzie Gore will be starting that game instead.